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1:1 Teaching Assistant
St Andrew's CofE School and Nursery, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 2QN19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
28 April 2025
Closing date
14 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
14 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 5.5 hours per day
Contract type
- Fixed term - with 1:1 child
Hourly rate
- 12.85
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Grade 2)
Main Functions: To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the pupil to whom you are assigned, to enable him/her to make the best use of the educational opportunities available to them.
To aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own by, for example:
§ Clarifying and explaining instructions
§ Ensuring the pupil is able to use equipment and materials provided
§ Motivating and encouraging the pupil as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupil’s needs
§ Assisting in weaker areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc
§ Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the pupil to concentrate and stay on task
§ Liaising with class teacher, SENCO and other professionals about pupil intervention plans (IPMs), contributing to the planning and delivery as appropriate
§ Providing additional nurture to individuals when requested by the class teacher or SENCO
§ Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies
§ Helping to make appropriate resources to support the pupil
To establish supportive relationships with the pupil concerned
To promote the acceptance and inclusion of the pupil with SEN, encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner
To monitor the pupil’s response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
To give positive encouragement, feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain the pupil’s efforts and develop self reliance and self esteem.
To mark pupil’s work under the direction of the class teacher
To support the pupil in developing social skills both in and out of the classroom
To support the use of technology in learning activities and with specific programmes to support learning
To provide regular feedback on the pupil’s learning and behaviour to the teacher/SENCO, including feedback on the effectiveness of the behaviour strategies adopted
Under the direction of the teacher, carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development
When working with a group of pupils, understand and use group dynamics to promote group effectiveness and support group and individual performance
Where appropriate, to know and apply positive handling techniques
To know and apply school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc
Where appropriate to develop a relationship to foster links between home and school, and to keep the school informed of relevant information
To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school
To contribute towards reviews of the pupil’s progress as appropriate
To comply with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment
To take part in training activities offered by the school to further knowledge and skills of working with a child with specific learning difficulties
To be willing to support playground/break time supervision e.g. educational games, homework clubs etc
To accompany teachers and pupils on educational visits
Other Duties:
To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
To undertake health and safety duties commensurate with the post and/or as detailed in the Directorate’s Health and Safety Policy.
Contacts:
In all contacts the postholder will be required to present a good image of the School and the County Council as well as maintaining constructive relationships.
Internal: Teachers, Children, Senior Leadership Team, Children’s Supervisors, Administration Staff
External: Parents, Carers and Outside Agencies
Notes:
The Governing Body reserves the right to alter the content of this Job Description, after consultation, to reflect changes to the job or services provided, without altering the general character or level of responsibility.
The duties described in this Job Description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and service users and is consistent with the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
'The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.’
‘Please note that online searches of candidates may be completed as part of due diligence checks.’
What the school offers its staff
1:1 Teaching Assistant Vacancy
27.5 hours, term-time only
Pay scale: TA2: point 5-6
Are you a dedicated professional able to support and enhance the education and welfare of our pupils?
We are currently looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join our team at St Andrew’s CE School and Nursery.
Candidates will become a part of our whole school team and should be hardworking, committed, highly positive, and able to use their initiative. They should be adaptable, creative, and able to communicate well with children and adults. Our ethos is one of mutual respect and our ideal candidate would understand how to nurture and develop the whole child whilst maintaining high expectations and standards.
Do you have what it takes to make a significant contribution to our school?
- We are looking for a committed and friendly individual to join our supportive and experienced team
- The successful candidate will be highly motivated, enthusiastic, fair, flexible, proactive, confident and positive
- Candidates must be able to ability to work as part of a team but also show initiative and self-motivation
Why work at St Andrew’s CE School?
- An exciting opportunity to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of local community
- A well supported and vibrant learning environment with an emphasis on high levels of achievement
- High expectations, yet caring ethos which focuses on the development of the whole child
- A supportive senior management team and wider staff body
- Excellent staff CPD opportunities
- Our children’s learning, development and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.
Closing date: Friday 14th March at 9am
Interviews: Tuesday 25th March 2025
Starting Date: 28th April 2025
Further information and application forms are available on our website https://www.st-andrews.worcs.sch.uk/vacancies/
'The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.’
‘Please note that online searches of candidates may be completed as part of due diligencechecks.’
Commitment to safeguarding
‘St Andrew’s CE School and Nursery, Evesham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome all applications. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring check along with other relevant employment checks.’
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to smathers@st-andrews.worcs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Andrew's CofE School and Nursery
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 10
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 372 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 10
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- smathers@st-andrews.worcs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01386 41351
C of E School and Nursery
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